2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RY04 BVM
2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 70,485 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY04 BVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2023
- 70,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY04 BVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (RY04 BVM) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RY04 BVM Mileage History
- 09/04/202256,250 mi
- 12/04/202256,255 mi+5 mi
- 12/04/202256,255 mi
- 18/04/202370,485 mi+14,230 mi
- 18/04/202370,485 mi
Average of roughly 13,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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